Saturday, August 29, 2009

What to Look For Before You Buy Used Treadmills

By Kathie Lie

Used treadmills are a great way to keep fit and save a bit of money too. You can find these treadmills just about anywhere including flea markets and on internet sites.

All set to purchase used treadmills? Read this guide to see if you have sufficient ideas on how to crack a deal. Do the right research to make sure that it is a good deal and that is exactly the one you are looking for.

Treadmill buying guide:

1. Find out the name of the manufacturer of the treadmill and the model number.

Once you get this information, search the net to get more details about the manufacturer and read the features of the treadmill for that particular model number provided on the manufacturer's website. Also read the User Reviews to know others opinion who have tried it earlier. By doing this research, you will get to know how good it is and whether to go for it or not.

2. If you are looking at a garage sale or flea market where time is limited then why not ask the seller some questions such as who they purchased it from and when. If they have the owner's manual then that will save a lot of questions.

You should ask them:

* How long and how often the treadmill has been used

* Had they encountered any problems during use?

It is advisable to try out the treadmill before you purchase it to ensure that it works fine.

Now you have to check out whether the deal is a good one. If the used treadmills are fairly new whose actual price is several thousand dollars but is sold for half or a third of the actual price, it is a good deal if they are commercial treadmills. These commercial treadmills are designed to bear a lot of wear and hence they have the capability to work in good condition for several years. Worthy deal.

There are the few sellers who try to make a profit from their used treadmills. You can be sure that these are not good deals and are not good value for money. If they can pick them up at a discount price then so can you!

Another good deal is a refurbished treadmill. These are treadmills that have had previous problems or are factory seconds and they are reconditioned so they work just like new. They are then sold on at a fraction of the original price. This is a great way to get a brand name for a good price.

Hence, it is very vital that you do your proper research on the used treadmills you are intending to buy to avoid becoming a victim by ensuring that it is a good deal.

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